Chapter 42

Cecilia​ ​ "Baby, I know I was wrong," Xavier pleaded, his voice breaking. "I truly know I made a terrible mistake. Give me one more chance to make it right. I swear on my life, on our bond, I'll never betray you again."​ His words dripped with what seemed like genuine remorse, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.​ But I remained unmoved.​ “You don't need to fix anything,” I said flatly. “You just did whatever you felt like. Six months of sneaking around and smiling behind my back—hope it was worth it. Keep enjoying your fun, Xavier. I'm kind enough to let you go.”​ Xavier's face twisted in panic. He grabbed my hand and started kissing it like a man drowning, every touch full of guilt and desperation.​ “I'm sorry,” he whispered between kisses, voice shaking. “I messed up. I know I did. But it's not what you think with Cici. I never wanted her. I swear—you're the only one I've ever really loved.”​ “Stop.”​ I yanked my hand away like it burned. The feel of his lips made my skin crawl.​